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Vasana Montgomery is speaking out after being ousted as a member of \u201cLove Island USA\u201d<\/em> season 8 after videos resurfaced that appeared to show her using a racial slur.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI wanted to address a couple of videos from my teen years that have recently resurfaced. In those videos, I used a racial slur. There is no excuse for it, and I am deeply sorry,\u201d she wrote on her Instagram story on Wednesday. \u201cI am embarrassed and disappointed by my words. I take full responsibility for what I said and understand why it has hurt and upset people.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The statement comes days after the Peacock show announced the show\u2019s cast. Shortly after, two videos began circulating on social media showing Montgomery, 25, appearing to say a racial slur referring to Black people on camera.<\/p>\n

She was removed from the cast shortly after. Peacock also told NBC that she would not be included in the season. (Peacock is owned by NBCUniversal, the parent company of NBC News.)<\/p>\n

In her Instagram story addressing the videos, the Beaverton, Oregon, native said that she has \u201cgrown a lot as a person and taken the time to educate myself, listen, learn, and better understand the impact that language can have,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat growth does not erase my mistake, and I am not asking anyone to excuse it,\u201d she added. \u201cI believe people should be held accountable for their actions, but I also believe in growing, learning, and becoming better.\u201d<\/p>\n

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She finished the Instagram story by saying, \u201cTo anyone I hurt or disappointed, I am truly sorry.\u201d<\/p>\n

This is not the first time a video or past encounter involving a \u201cLove Island\u201d<\/em> cast member has resurfaced. In season 7, cast member Yulissa Escobar exited the show after clips surfaced of racist language used during a podcast appearance.<\/p>\n

Before the cast was released to the public, Love Island posted a statement on their Instagram saying, \u201cThe Villa runs on good vibes, and so does this community. We love seeing your reactions, opinions, and debates, but everyone deserves to feel safe and respected,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a space for fun, not negativity \u2014 so keep it kind, keep it positive, and remember: this is LOVE Island!\u201d<\/p>\n

The real-time dating competition series premiered Tuesday and will release new episodes daily, except Wednesdays, after its first week. \u201cLove Island USA\u201d<\/em> is streaming on Peacock.<\/p>\n

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